Thriving, Not Surviving Parenting
Let me break this down for you. From the time our children are born and turn 18, there are 940 Saturdays. Think about that. 940 Saturdays. Read More
Meet Shelly
I am chasing a dream, a dream that is bigger than I am qualified for. When the dream of becoming a writer was placed on my heart over three years ago, I put my lifelong learner qualities into action of reading and writing on a daily basis. Read More
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The Post-Holiday Letdown
What goes up, must come down. Itās physics. The presents are unwrapped, the decorations are gone and Stuart the Elf went back to the North Pole. Read More
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What Do You Think About Your Teen Vaping?
I can vividly remember the public service announcement shown frequently on television in the 1980s with the rugged man holding an egg saying, āThis is your brain.ā Read More
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When You Canāt Get the Perfect Gift for Your Child
I wanted Cabbage Patch Kids. My husband wanted Teddy Ruxpin. And there were toys like Lite-Brite, Garfield, Casey the Talking Robot and Care Bears! Read More
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Taking Advantage of Fleeting Family Time
I am a planner. I know what our family is having for supper for the next seven days, what I am buying for Christmas gifts, where we are going on vacation the first week of June and what laundry I will do each day of the week. Read More
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Dealing with Picky Eaters
Sometimes, I wonder if Iām grooming my children to be picky eaters as adults. All parents try to feed their children a well-balanced diet. Read More
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Have You Heard of Catfishing?
If you are the parent of a teen, you need to know about it.
A few weeks ago, my 15-year-old daughter said to me, āMom, Iām watching a TV show that I think you would like. Read More
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Donāt Throw Away Old Dance Costumes, Recycle Them!
When I was growing up, there were no competitive sports for girls. We played intramurals after school, and it was very low-key. There was, however, dance. No competition, but it was something different. Read More
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Routines to Teach Your Child Responsibility
In Nebraska, we all know the weather can change in a minute. Weāve all heard the saying āIf you donāt like the weather today, wait till tomorrow.ā Read More
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Itās Time to Think About Colleges
If you have a junior in high school, itās time to start seriously thinking about colleges. Yes, Iām serious. Read More
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Teaching Your Kids to Lose With Character
Fall sports season has arrived, which means parents will be settling into bleachers, hauling collapsible canvas chairs across soccer and softball fields, and racing across wooded trails at cross country meetsāall to watch their offspring compete. Read More